About Pooja Vastrakar:
Name: Pooja Vastrakar
DOB: September 25, 1999
Bowling style: Right arm Medium
Batting style: Right hand Batter
Place of Birth: Madhya Pradesh,India
Role: Bowler
Team- Brisbane Heat women, India Green women, India women, Madhya Pradesh women, Mumbai Indians women, Supernovas
Bio:
A new-ball bowler who grew up watching and idolising the legendary pacer Jhulan Goswami, Pooja Vastrakar, much like many other girls, began by playing cricket with the boys in Madhya Pradesh. She made her international debut against South Africa in 2018. The Challenger Trophy in 2018 played a pivotal role in Vastrakar’s selection for India’s South Africa tour.
In October 2018, she was named in India’s squad for the ICC Women’s World Twenty20 tournament in the West Indies. However, she suffered an injury during a warm-up match and was later ruled out of the tournament. Known for her powerful hitting, Pooja has often played crucial innings for India, particularly in the lower order. One of her most memorable batting performances came during the 2022 Women’s Cricket World Cup, where she scored a vital 67, steering India to a significant victory. Her ability to accelerate the scoring rate and her aggressive batting style make her a valuable asset in crunch situations.
The right-arm pacer has featured in all three formats for India. She made her Test debut against England at Bristol in 2021. In addition to her batting and bowling skills, Pooja is also recognized for her agility and sharpness in the field. She had an impressive outing in the Women’s Cricket World Cup, scoring 156 runs lower down the order and picking up 10 wickets.
As of 2024, the Indian all-rounder has featured in 90 matches, picking over 80 wickets and scoring more than 900 runs across formats. Pooja Vastrakar continues to be a dynamic and integral part of the Indian women’s cricket team, with her performances making a significant impact in international cricket.